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Laid-Off Charlotte Preschool Teacher Scores $250,000 Lottery Win
Joe Camp of Charlotte said before winning the prize, the lay off and the death of his father had left him "in a dark place."

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Joe Camp of Charlotte said before winning the prize, the lay off and the death of his father had left him "in a dark place."

According to ICSO, Brian Kenneth Kinder is accused of assaulting by strangulation a woman who was visiting Mooresville for the holiday.
The Lake Norman Shrine Club fundraiser underway is turning old Christmas tree into a new habitat for fish in Lake Norman.
Police received a dozen crime reports this week for incidents that included fraud and a residential break-in.
Here's a rundown of crimes and citations reported to Davidson Police Department this past week.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute additions to your New Year’s menu from Harris Teeter, Whole Foods and Walmart in Charlotte.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute additions to your New Year’s menu from Lake Norman grocery stores.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute additions to your New Year’s menu from Publix, Food Lion and Harris Teeter in Mooresville.
More than 700 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the past week, according to Iredell County Health Department.
An investigation is underway after a false report of a double shooting on Christmas Day prompted MPD to mobilize its Special Response Team.
Whether it’s your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Charlotte on New Year’s Day.
Whether it’s your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Huntersville on New Year’s Day.
Whether it’s your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Cornelius on New Year’s Day.
Whether it’s your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Davidson on New Year’s Day.
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Mooresville on New Year’s Day.
Charlotte police are investigating the accident that occurred Sunday night on Sardis Road North.
The Mooresville Public Library said the closure was "out of an abundance of caution." Here's when it will reopen.
Patients across the U.S. and North Carolina continue to be admitted to the hospital for COVID-19. Here's the impact in Mecklenburg County.
Patients across the U.S. and North Carolina continue to be admitted to the hospital for COVID-19. Here's the impact in Iredell County.
Here are two ways Mooresville residents may dispose of dry Christmas trees after the holiday.